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NewJeans haven't released music in nearly two years – but their fingerprints are all over K-pop's last two years anyway. Now, with ADOR confirming the group are in Copenhagen working on new music, the question isn't just when they're coming back

How NewJeans’ Potential Comeback Could Change The Entire K-pop Industry

KARINA and NINGNING made their Met Gala debut on Monday night, and they did not come to blend in. The timing is deliberate. aespa drop new single "WDA (Whole Different Animal)" on 11 May.

KARINA and NINGNING Make Met Gala Debut in Prada and Gucci

Ten is quietly building something of his own – a Bangkok-based production company launched this week with his name written all over it, even without an official statement

Last Week In K-pop, Interpreted (May 4 - 8, 2026)

This week's Comeback Corner covers two boy group debuts, a girl group picking up where they left off, and a cultural reunion ten years in the making

Comeback Corner: Billlie, B:DAWN, YUHZ & More

Anderson .Paak and DEAN are back together for the first time in over a decade. "Aftertaste" is out now – produced by Dem Jointz, and inspired by .Paak's Netflix directorial debut K-POPS!

Anderson .Paak and DEAN Reunite on "Aftertaste" as K-POPS! Album Takes Shape

Sandara Park, known simply as Dara, is an iconic figure in both the Korean and Filipino entertainment industries, gaining fame through her diverse career as a singer, actress, and television presenter.

Dara: Entertainer Extraordinaire

Yangbans can best be described as 80s bedroom pop – if bedroom pop existed in the 80s. The opening to “Through the Tunnel” feels like Toto – or a Hall &amp; Oates song – but then it all drops into something a lot more natural and roomy.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Through the Tunnel” by Yangbans

Earlier this month, Produce 101 competitor and NU’EST member Baekho made a comeback with the track “Nutty Nutty” featuring guest artist JESSI.

Baekho’s “Nutty Nutty” photos aren’t actually too nutty

Shin Hyesung, born Jung Pil-kyo in 1979, is widely known as the main vocalist of the legendary South Korean boy group, Shinhwa.

Shin Hyesung: Highest of Highs, Lowest of Lows

Korean indie pop artist mong_gle wastes no time winning over listeners with her track “Green Apple.”

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Green Apple” by mong_gle

K-pop soloist Hanbin aka B.I has become a fan favorite because of his melodic voice and sultry lyrics.

B.I - The K-pop idol who makes his fans’ hearts go BTBT

One listen and you’ll understand immediately why “Fever Dream” is the title track for Hayeon’s latest EP, which dropped last June.

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Fever Dream” by Hayeon

Earlier this month, Onew dropped his third EP, titled Flow.

Embracing the Everyday with Onew’s Flow concept photos

NewJeans' debut in 2022 was truly remarkable, as the dynamic fourth-generation girl group revolutionized fan engagement with K-pop and set a new standard for how the industry would evolve with female idols.

Fan Spotlight: Thai pop star Fyeqoodgurl shares dazzling cover of NewJeans' "Hype Boy"

While there’s no such thing as too much K-pop, we also recognize there are so many other talented Korean musicians making awesome music!

K-Indie Super Spotlight: Five of our favorite non-K-pop artists from Korea

One thing you ought to know is that Korean indie music has no shortage of phenomenal bass players.&nbsp;

Daily Non-K-pop Spotlight: “Root It Out” by Conut

THEBLACKLABEL which is home to the likes of Jeon Somi, Rose, Taeyang just introduced a new girl group a few weeks ago.

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